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Rifugio Altissimo Damiano Chiesa in the snow
Hiking in Trentino-Alto Adige? Lunch at a Rifugio is a Must
If you hike in Trentino-Alto Adige and don't stop at a rifugio, did the hike really happen? To each their own, but we're in the firm "no" camp.
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Sabato De Sarno, creative director of Gucci
A Neapolitan is Taking Over at Gucci, But the Fashion Giant Already Looks More Florentine
With the appointment of native Neapolitan Sabato De Sarno as its creative director, historic Italian fashion house Gucci looks primed to become, ironically, a bit more Florentine in spirit.
Traditions
panettone
Here’s Why the Milanese Hang Onto Leftover Panettone Longer Than Anyone Else
In many Milanese households, breakfast on the morning of February 3 looks suspiciously like a Christmas meal. A 4th-century Armenian saint is behind this tabletop tradition.
Culture
Inside Italy's only House of Tibet
A Dentist, the Dalai Lama, and the Bizarre Backstory of the House of Tibet in Italy
Emilia-Romagna is full of surprises, but none is quite as incongruous as one medieval hilltop village that's been transformed into a Tibetan settlement by an unlikely savior.
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Venice Carnival
Top 7 Carnival Celebrations in Italy
Planning a visit to Italy during the Carnival season? Here are seven celebrations not to miss.

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Torta di Grano Saraceno: Buckwheat Jam Cake
Made with earthy buckwheat flour plus almond or hazelnut flour, this cake is perfect when topped (or even filled) with a tart jam, like red currant.
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ravioli
Ravioli Dolci: Sweet Lemon Marjoram Ravioli
These unusual ravioli from the Teramo area of Abruzzo have a rum filling that brings out the marjoram’s lovely aroma. Lemon zest adds a bright pop.  
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Spaghetti alle vongole
Spaghetti alle Vongole: Pasta With Clam Sauce for Christmas Eve
The secret to good spaghetti alle vongole — a standout dish in the "seven fishes" lineup on Christmas Eve — is steaming the clams open separately in water, then adding them to the sauce. 
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orecchiette
Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa: Puglia's Signature Pasta Dish
Don't be intimidated by Puglia's primo (first course) par excellence: It's a simple dish for a weeknight dinner at home or an informal meal for guests.
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Polenta Cake
Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake
This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.

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